Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 328 Politics and Soldiers

(I still owe everyone a free chapter, find time to make up)
In September, after Liu Chan brought Mrs. Xiahou to Seoul (Mian County), despite the objections of Dong Yun and others, he continued westward along the Han River to Wuxing Ferry, Wudu, inspected the front line, and supervised the battle at Chencang Road by the way.

Wuxing was originally after the Battle of Hanzhong. In order to guard against the enemy in the west, Lao Liu built a city in the land of Wuxing and set up the post of Wuxing Governor.However, after the Han captured Longyou, Wuxing's military role declined. After the Jialing Road waterway was repaired, Wuxing was re-used as a ferry.

Facing the arrival of the royal family, Wudu County has long been used to it, and there is no fanfare. After all, His Majesty likes to keep a low profile and does not want to be extravagant and wasteful. It is well known.

Only the prefect Yang Xi, after arranging some affairs, took his official documents and files and rushed to Wuxing to accompany the driver, to be precise, to answer government affairs.Nowadays, whenever His Majesty goes to a place, he likes to ask the name of the prefect and the county magistrate, which are known to all the county officials in the country.

Liu Chan led the crowd to the banks of the Hanshui River, and the boats transporting grain and grass on the river kept shuttling.

"Your Majesty, if you want to supervise the war, you can do it in Hanzhong. Why bother to rush to Wuxing. After all, this place is on the front line. The country is in danger of the world. It is the most important place for the country. Now it is away from the important town. The guards of the two armies of Habayashi and Huben are weak. It's dangerous. If Maling Pass falls, there may be rebels..." Li Gui, who was guarding Liu Chan's side, remonstrated.

When Liu Chan rushed to Hanzhong, there were [-] Yulin and Huben armies accompanying him. When Zhuge Liang went out, he mobilized thousands of people to guard Zhuge Liang; On the same day, five hundred tigers were transferred to escort Xia Houhui back to Chengdu.

There were no more than a thousand people left by Liu Chan's side. Liu Chan was worried about the lack of troops in Hanzhong, so he left [-] tigers in Hanzhong to temporarily return to Wu Yi's command.The two armies of Habayashi and Huben accompanying the western guards had only [-] riders. Although they were well-equipped and tough soldiers in the army, judging by the number of people, they were indeed a bit weak.

Liu Chan's face was indifferent, and he hadn't expressed his opinion yet, but Yang Xi, who was next to him, immediately showed displeasure when he heard it.Although Wudu County is the front line, the Wei army is currently blocked at Maling Pass and cannot enter. Those who can pose a threat to Liu Chan's safety at this time are the people in Wudu County.And Yang Xi, as the prefect of Wudu, if someone really harbored evil intentions, Yang Xi would be the most responsible person.

Li Gui's words may have been unintentional, but to Yang Xi's ears, they were a bit harsh.

Yang Xi, who has always been reticent, said with a serious expression and a blunt tone: "In Wudu, there are no criminals. If there are criminals who want to commit crimes, if you can't protect your majesty, Xi is a scribe, but he doesn't go through the battlefield. , but he dared to draw his sword to protect His Majesty with his own body."

As soon as this remark came out, Li Gui couldn't help but blush.Yang Xi's implication is that it is your duty as Habayashi guards to protect His Majesty, if you cannot take on this responsibility, I, a literati, can protect His Majesty for you.

The thoughtful Liu Chan raised the corner of his mouth, pointed at the surrounding guards, laughed loudly, and said in a higher volume than usual: "I dare to go deep into the front line, and there is no one else to fight, only the feathers, the tigers and the bears. It's just a soldier. With such a strong soldier, I dare not go anywhere!"

As soon as this remark came out, Li Gui blushed slightly and cheered up, while the other soldiers from Yulin and Huben all straightened their backs with a serious look.

After finishing speaking, Liu Chan praised Yang Xi again, saying: "I thought that the people in Wudu were panicked due to the impact of the battle at Maling Pass, but I never thought that under Qing's rule, the people lived and worked in peace and there was no change at all. Your talent, I Fang Xiao today."

Yang Xi's face was slightly relaxed, showing joy, and said: "Your Majesty's reputation is too high, this is my job."

Pointing to the farmland by the river, Liu Chan asked, "How much has been lost to the farmland flooded by the Han River a few months ago, and will it affect the people's harvest?"

Yang Xi had been prepared for a long time, and replied with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, although the flood in May submerged both sides of the river, the farmland by the river in our county was not seriously affected. At the same time, I also exempted the poor from taxation and tried my best to provide relief. "

Liu Chan frowned slightly, and continued to ask: "How did Wen Ran help the people? Can the people resume production now, or sell themselves as slaves?"

Faced with such a sharp question, Yang Xi replied calmly, "In June, I asked the officials in the county to assist the affected people to resume production. I borrowed food from the Qiangdi tribe and borrowed from the people; in July, I personally supervised Check, the affected farmers on both sides of the strait have resumed work; in the second half of the year, farming will resume, and the autumn harvest will not be affected. As for those who sell themselves into slavery, there is no vacancy in the household registration of Chen Richard County. "

After finishing speaking, Yang Xi took out the case from his bosom, offered it with both hands, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, these are the details of the disaster-stricken people in Wudu County. There are 78 households with severe disasters and 47 households with minor disasters. Your Majesty can Check it out."

Liu Chan glanced at Yang Xi approvingly, reached out to take the copy, and asked, "What are the severely affected and what are the slightly affected. Is this number true?"

Yang Xi wiped the sweat from his forehead with his cuff, and slowly replied: "Those who were seriously affected by the disaster were those whose family members drowned in the flood, or those whose property was seriously damaged; those who were slightly affected by the disaster were those whose farmland was submerged and their property was damaged. It's not serious. The number is normal. There are a lot of fields in the county, and few people cultivate farmland near the Han River."

Liu Chan simply flipped through the case files a few times, and seeing that the effect had been achieved, he handed the case files to Dong Yun, smiling, and said to his left and right: "Wen Ran has worked hard. I will reward you with ten pieces of Shu brocade for Wen Ran's achievements in governance. "

Yang Xi was overjoyed, adjusted his clothes slightly, bowed his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, Chen Yang Xi!"

Liu Chan smiled, helped Yang Xi up, and said, "Although the ten pieces of Shu brocade are not many, they are a little bit of my heart."

"Enough, enough!" Yang Xi said repeatedly.

"Your Majesty, Liu Yin, the general of the bandits, asks to see you." Li Gui approached and whispered.

"Huh?" Liu Chan couldn't help being a little surprised when he heard the words, and said, "However, it has only been less than six days since the edict was issued, and the Liu Dang bandits are so fast. Order them to enter quickly."

Yang Xi was also surprised when he heard about it. Xiguan in Ankang County is six or seven hundred miles away from Wuxing in Wudu County. It may take three or four days for the edict to go downstream, but the time to go upstream must also be considered. It has to be surprising.

"Chen Liuyin pays homage to His Majesty, wishing His Majesty ten thousand years."

Liu Chan took a few glances at Liu Yin, and saw that Liu Yin was about forty years old, with dark skin and a tall and strong figure, but bloodshot eyes could be seen faintly, eyelids were swollen, and he looked tired.

Liu Chan strode forward, helped Liu Yin up, patted him on the shoulder, and praised: "It's so fast, it's been a hard journey."

Hearing this, Liu Yin's heart warmed up, and she quickly bowed her hands and saluted, saying: "Don't dare, Your Majesty hastily summoned my ministers for war, and my ministers dare to delay the time, thereby delaying the military aircraft."

Liu Chan sighed in relief, and said, "Surely you will know why I ordered you to come here?"

"I know, it's for the battle at Maling Pass." Liu Yin replied.

Liu Chan nodded slightly, and said: "Exactly, the battle at Maling Pass is urgent, General Po Wei is still young, and it is difficult for him to take on the big responsibility. Now I want to send you as the main general to guard Maling Pass. I don't know what you think?"

With a solemn expression, Liu Yin cupped his hands and said: "I am willing to do my best to take over the Wei army and keep the military capital safe."

Liu Chan patted Liu Yin on the shoulder again, and said: "The prime minister has already captured Gaoping City, and the initiative of the war is in the Han, not against the Wei. Therefore, you can just guard it, and there is no need to attack."

"Your Majesty knows, if your Majesty has nothing important to do, I request you to rush to Maling Pass to defend Your Majesty against the enemy." Liu Yin clasped her hands and begged for her order.

"But, Qing, be careful all the way." Liu Chan said with concern.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)